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DATL · January 18, 2013, 05:16 PM

warningshot, that is HILARIOUS ha ha ha.

RC20, I appreciate your information. While I was already aware the monetary value of this pistol was negated by the rust/re-blue- I appreciate the info. The sentimental/heirloom value is all I covet. However, I did not think about being mindful of what ammo I shoot through this thing! Thanks!

I hate this thing got rusted, but once my father started battling cancer materialistic things just didn't concern him. Watches and guns- neglected. However cigars, old scotch, wine...stuff like that- now those were things he and I did not neglect ha ha ha

Thanks for the responses! I definitely feel better about using/shooting it now. I will keep it like it is mostly as it is. I am going to see about getting some light load ammo and keep shooting it.

I may see about purchasing a newer one to meddle with ( ie black duracoat, nice rubber grips, etc...) and CC from time to time. Ever since I took this thing out of my (DRY) safe it has really stayed on my mind how good it handles!

January 18, 2013, 05:16 PM	#11
DATL Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2012 Posts: 113	warningshot, that is HILARIOUS ha ha ha. RC20, I appreciate your information. While I was already aware the monetary value of this pistol was negated by the rust/re-blue- I appreciate the info. The sentimental/heirloom value is all I covet. However, I did not think about being mindful of what ammo I shoot through this thing! Thanks! I hate this thing got rusted, but once my father started battling cancer materialistic things just didn't concern him. Watches and guns- neglected. However cigars, old scotch, wine...stuff like that- now those were things he and I did not neglect ha ha ha Thanks for the responses! I definitely feel better about using/shooting it now. I will keep it like it is mostly as it is. I am going to see about getting some light load ammo and keep shooting it. I may see about purchasing a newer one to meddle with ( ie black duracoat, nice rubber grips, etc...) and CC from time to time. Ever since I took this thing out of my (DRY) safe it has really stayed on my mind how good it handles!